18 Results for rafael soriano

Soriano's decision 'going down to wire'

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Rafael Soriano's agent said Saturday that the pitcher is giving serious consideration to accepting arbitration and returning to Atlanta for a one-year deal.

Story | Conversation | December 05, 2009

Deal to pay Wagner $7M in 2010

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The Atlanta Braves have reached agreement on a one-year contract with veteran reliever Billy Wagner.

Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009

Young arms feel the 'grind' at this point

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

From pitch counts to innings limits, Starting 9 assesses how several young pitchers are positioned for the stretch drive.

Story | Conversation | September 10, 2009

Starters who can't win for losing

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Javier Vazquez and Doug Davis are among the starters with .500 or losing records who've been better than the W's and L's would suggest.

Story | Conversation | July 08, 2009

Bullpen makeover a relief to Braves

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

A revamped bullpen with Rafael Soriano and Mike Gonzalez is giving the Braves confidence they can finish what they've started.

Story | Conversation | April 06, 2007

Braves trade LaRoche to Bucs for Gonzalez

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The Pirates, filling their need for a left-handed power bat, acquired first baseman Adam LaRoche from the Braves for lefty reliever Mike Gonzalez, two sources confirmed to ESPN.com.

Story | Conversation | January 17, 2007

Mentally speaking, Soriano's true test still awaits

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

After getting hit in the head, Mariners pitcher Rafael Soriano might need time to mentally recover, writes Jerry Crasnick.

Story | Conversation | September 02, 2006

Urbina, Mesa drawing plenty of attention

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

The scarcity of starters might prompt several clubs to throw up their hands and go bullpen-shopping instead.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 19, 2004

Rockies quietly going about their business

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The Rockies have won 10 straight, but they're not saying a whole lot. They're just enjoying the ride, for as long as it lasts.

Story | Conversation | September 27, 2007

Several recent trades had an impact in October

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

From Jeff Weaver to Orlando Cabrera, several World Series-bound teams have made upgrades in July that paid significant dividends in August, September and October.

Story | Conversation | July 25, 2007

The game's best leading men

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The game's best leadoff guys jump-start the offense, drive pitchers crazy and don't spend much time in the dugout.

Story | Conversation | April 24, 2007

Orioles mired in a full-blown identity crisis

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

To see just how far the Orioles have fallen, you need only buy a ticket to a weekday game at Camden Yards in September, writes Jerry Crasnick.

Story | Conversation | September 14, 2006

GMs value Soriano over Abreu

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

Soriano or Abreu? Will Maddux be traded? GMs weigh in on those deadline questions and more.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 19, 2006

Trio putting up numbers away from Boston

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Edgar, Hanley and Nomar are tearing it up. It's a wonderful year to be a former Boston Red Sox shortstop, writes Jerry Crasnick.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | May 17, 2006

The best and the worst of times

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Jerry Crasnick runs down the best-case and worst-case scenarios for each of the 30 teams heading into the 2006 season.

Story | Conversation | March 27, 2006